Fantasy Update
Jul 22, 2014
Rotoworld
Justin Verlander beat the Diamondbacks by allowing three runs over 6 2/3 innings Monday in a 4-3 victory.
Bless You Boys 9 hours ago
Torii Hunter says he dresses better than Justin Verlander
Anything Justin Verlander can do, Torii Hunter says he can do better. Torii Hunter hasn't yet been convinced that he's 39 years old and his hitting as of late has been speaking for itself. He's got that "Old Man Power" going for him. Well, Hunter also believes he looks better than Justin Verlander in a suit and posted a picture of himself on Instagram. He even went so far as to say he outdresses Miguel Cabrera. Cabrera has not yet replied with photographic evidence to the contrary. Wednesday Hunter took things a step further and dubbed the day as "Look Better Than Justin Verlander...
Grand Rapids Press Jul 22, 2014
Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander credits last-minute adjustment for much-improved fastball command
Justin Verlander made a last-minute tweak to his arm action after he spotted a couple pictures on the internet just minutes before warming up Monday night in Arizona. Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning Monday in Phoenix. AP Photo PHOENIX -- Justin Verlander has made countless tweaks this season in an attempt to fix the seemingly endless number of issues that have plagued him for much of the season. But he's never made an adjustment "literally 10 minutes" before he warmed up before a start....
Grand Rapids Press Jul 22, 2014
Analysis: Justin Verlander, Tigers' bullpen take big step forward in impressive win against Arizona
Both Justin Verlander and the bullpen did their job to near perfection in the teams series opener in Arizona, limiting the Diamondbacks to just three runs on eight hits Monday night. Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander walks back to the mound after giving up a base hit to Arizona Diamondbacks' Mark Trumbo in the fourth inning Monday in Phoenix.AP Photo PHOENIX -- The Tigers' bullpen has taken its share of verbal abuse from fans for much of the season. The same holds true for Justin Verlander, who has fallen well shy of what most Tigers fans have come to...
KFFL Jul 22, 2014
Tigers | Justin Verlander makes adjustment
Detroit Tigers SP Justin Verlander looked at some pictures from earlier in his career and ...
Bless You Boys Jul 22, 2014
Tigers 4, Diamondbacks 3: Justin Verlander continues interleague dominance, 13th straight win against the NL
Justin Verlander and the bullpen combined to hold the Diamondbacks to three runs on eight hits, while Austin Jackson, Torii Hunter and Miguel Cabrera provided the Tigers' offensive firepower in a 4-3 victory. Detroit raises their road winning percentage to an MLB best .644. The Detroit Tigers kicked off a seven game west coast swing with a 4-3 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The win raises Detroit's road record to a baseball-best 29-16, .644, also increasing their lead in over the Cleveland Indians in the AL Central to 6 1/2 games. Justin Verlander (W, 9-8) wasn't dominant in...
Detroit Free Press Jul 22, 2014
Detroit 4, Arizona 3: Verlander picks up win, Nathan save in Tigers' win
Joe Nathan earned his 20th save of the season for the Tigers.
Rotoworld Jul 22, 2014
Verlander posts quality start versus Snakes - Justin Verlander (S) Detroit Tigers
Justin Verlander beat the Diamondbacks by allowing three runs over 6 2/3 innings Monday in a 4-3 victory.
Grand Rapids Press Jul 22, 2014
Tigers 4, Dbacks 3: Justin Verlander solid, Joe Nathan converts save in series-opening win in Arizona
Making his first career start at Chase Field, Justin Verlander took a no-hitter into the fourth inning and tossed 6 2/3 solid innings of three-run ball in the Tigers 4-3 series-opening win. PHOENIX -- Justin Verlander and the Tigers' bullpen have received their fair share of criticism this season. But both did their job Monday night. Making his first career start at Chase Field, Verlander took a no-hitter into the fourth inning and tossed 6 2/3 solid innings of three-run ball in the Tigers' 4-3 series-opening win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday...
Bless You Boys Jul 21, 2014
Game 96: Tigers at Diamondbacks
Justin Verlander takes on left-hnader Vidal Nuno of the Arizona Diamondbacks as the Tigers start a seven game west coast swing. Detroit Tigers (54-41) at Arizona Diamondbacks (43-56) Time/Place: 9:40 p.m., Chase Field SB Nation blog: AZ Snakepit Media: Fox Sports Detroit, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio Network Pitching Matchup: RHP Justin Verlander (8-8, 4.88 ERA) vs. LHP Vidal Nuno (2-6, 5.10 ERA) Pitcher GS IP K/9 BB/9 HR/9 WHIP FIP SIERA fWAR Verlander 20 129.0 6.70 3.21 0.84 1.46 4.02 4.39 1.8 Nuno 16 90.0 7.10 2.80 1.60 1.37 4.90 4.16 0.4 While he has never faced the Tigers, Vidal...
The Detroit Tiger Weblog Jul 21, 2014
Game 2014.96: Tigers at Diamondbacks
Gear up Night Owls, the Tigers are off on a 7-day Western jaunt, starting with three in Arizona tonight. Scheduled times/starting pitchers for the road trip: Detroit at Arizona: Mon Jul 21 9:40 Verlander vs Nuno (L) Tue Jul 22 9:40Porcello vs Anderson Wed Jul 23 3:40 Sanchez vs Cahill Detroit at LA Angels Thu […]
Detroit Free Press Jul 20, 2014
Ticker: Justin Verlander picked as key to Detroit Tigers' second half
David Schoenfield of ESPN.com picked one player from each AL squad as the key to that team's success in the second half. The Tigers' nominee? Justin Verlander.
Detroit News Jul 16, 2014
Report: Tigers' Justin Verlander spending his All-Star break with Kate Upton
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, who had an inconsistent first half of the season, said on Sunday that he planned to 'decompress and re-focus' during the All-Star break.
KFFL Jul 16, 2014
Tigers | Justin Verlander bothered by hernia?
Detroit Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera was quoted that SP Justin Verlander (groin) is still bothered ...
Detroit News Jul 15, 2014
Tigers Mailbag: No, Justin Verlander won't be traded — but not for the reason you might think
Verlander is on the wrong side of 30, his fastball has dipped in velocity by several miles per hour over the last couple seasons, and he's not looking anything like the pitcher who dominated baseball for the better part of eight seasons.
Detroit News Jul 14, 2014
All-Star Game insider: A's Jeff Samardzija quibbles with Justin Verlander's trade assessment
After the Cubs traded Samardzija and fellow starter Jason Hammel to Oakland, Verlander said the A's made the move to compete with the Tigers, who eliminated them the past two postseasons.
